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Winners

In this month's Around the Kitchen Table, Marci Konecny won a copy of Too Hot to Handle, a Fiona Silk Mystery by Mary Jane Maffini

Deb Forbes is the winner of the Mystery Lovers Kitchen tote bag from this month's Around the Kitchen Table

Congratulations to Autumn Trapani who won a copy of Mary Jane Maffini's TOO HOT TO HANDLE, a Fiona Silk Mystery.

Congratulations to Sharon F, who won a copy of For Cheddar or Worse, A Cheese Shop Mystery.

Congratulations to Marilyn, who has won a copy of Rhys Bowen's ON HER MAJESTY'S FRIGHTFULLY SECRET SERVICE!

Congratulations to MamaHen who won a choice of book from Daryl Wood Gerber aka Avery Aames.

Congratulations to our 7th Anniversary Photo Contest Winners: Jennifer M, Jana B, Erika L, Nancy S, and Lorraine A! Thanks to ALL for participating. What a blast!!! Here's to lots more years for the MLK gang.

Congratulations to Margo B.and Becky (at) Becky's Place who won gift cards for commenting on blogger Cozy Up with Kathy (Kaminski's) guest post.

Congratulations to 33Wynter who has won a copy of SOWED TO DEATH by Peg Cochran.Congratulations to Diane H. (profhollister at gmail dot com) who has won a copy of SOWED TO DEATH by Peg Cochran.Congratulations to Kelly Braun (Gaelicark at yahoo dot com) who has won a copy of No Farm, No Foul by Peg Cochran!Congratulations to Pat D.patdupuy(at)yahoo who has won a copy of SOWED TO DEATH by Peg Cochran

Congratulations to Judy Weaver, who's won a copy of KALE TO THE QUEEN by Nell Hampton (who is also Nancy Parra)!

Saturday, December 26, 2015

AN EASY IDEA FROM VICTORIA ABBOTT aka Victoria and MJ Maffini

It’s here!Our
favorite day: Boxing Day, December 26th, is an official holiday in
Canada (unless you work in retail and then, you have our sympathy, because it’s
like Black Friday).

We intend to relax, reflect, read and enjoy life.We have a fridge full of food, chocolate
gingerbread cake to enjoy, and people we love to spend time with.We may go for a walk or we may stay and just veg.We have company, so for sure everyone will
feel like a sweet and refreshing treat.The cooks are taking the day off, so here are our two two-ingredient
recipes choices for instant desserts/snacks. These have both been tested on
guests, so we feel confident. If you’re in a mood to take things easy, give
yourself a break and whip up either one in seconds, then go back to
relaxing!Remember, you heard it here
first.

Irish-Italian Pick Me Up

Okay you may prefer to call this what it is:a scoop of your favorite gelato flavor with a
splash of whiskey.We used the Irish
spelling because we chose Jameson.We
picked chocolate gelato with chocolate chips. It’s great with vanilla or
cappuccino too.We also tried Kahlua and gelato.We prefer the contrast of the sweet and the
smoky zing of the whiskey.However, the
Kahlua was a hit with some.

Scoop gelato into pretty glass or ramekin.

Splash with a teaspoon or two of whiskey.

Or a teaspoon or two of Kahlua. You will be a
hero.

You could also try this::

Greco-Canadian Surprise

This one knocked MJ’s socks off when her friend Kathy served
it to a group of friends.

Simply spoon
Greek yogurt into a dish (about a half cup). Swirl two to three teaspoons of
maple syrup on top to make an attractive pattern. So simple, but the whole is MUCH greater than the sum of its
parts.We have become hooked on this. You can see that we've run through a lot of maple syrup. Of course, there's more in the cupboard.

Enjoy the desserts. Enjoy your day. Put your feet up!

Rest, relax and read.But leave room and time for a quick dessert.

We hope you enjoy the time between Christmas and New Year's. We hope you don't work too hard and that you have lots of great stuff to eat and wonderful cozy books to read.

Hugs from Mary Jane and Victoria Maffini aka Victoria Abbott, author of THE BOOK COLLECTOR MYSTERIES.